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 == How to Use the Record  ==
-Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.<br>
-Keep in mind:
+To begin your search it is helpful to know:
+*The name of your ancestor
+*Other identifying information such as the tribe or census number
+==== Search the Collection ====
+To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
 *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
-*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
+*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life.
+*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
+*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.
 For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at
 [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].
-Begin your search by finding your ancestors in the index. Use the locator information in the index (such as the case number and film or image number) to locate your ancestor’s packet. Compare the information in the packet to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.
+==== Using the Information ====
-Tips:
-*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
-*You may also need to search for both their Indian name and their English name.
-*Be aware that as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
 When you have located your ancestor’s enrollment, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example:
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 *Any relationships listed may help you to establish family groups.
-Remember that these enrollment records do not include applications that were not approved.
+==== Tips to Keep in Mind ====
+*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
+*You may also need to search for both their Indian name and their English name.
+*Be aware that as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
+*Remember that these enrollment records do not include applications that were not approved.
 == Related Web Sites  ==